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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.93, 48,507.18 and 19,234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.93, 48,507.18 and 19,234.51 is: 26,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.93 : 48,507.18 = 19,234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.93/48,507.18 = 19,234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.93x = 48,507.18 × 19,234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.93x = 933,011,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,011,838.78/35,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.78

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